Beer gardens come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some are tiny courtyards hidden behind city-centre boozers, while others overlook tranquil canals.
Yet there’s one which is just over the border in Lancashire with incredible views which are hard to beat. The Parkers Arms in Newton-in-Bowland was named the country’s number one gastropub earlier this year - but the food isn’t the only reason you should visit this pub.
The pub’s beer garden rewards its patrons with stunning views across the surrounding countryside, LancsLive reports. Take a seat on one of the picnic benches and you can watch sheep grazing the patchwork fields with Waddington Fell in the distance. READ MORE: We tried the fish and chips afternoon tea at 'hidden gem' with incredible views Watch cars as they weave their way along Hallgate Hill, passing over the River Hodder via the stone Newton Bridge.
It’s a tranquil location and a peaceful place where you can take some time out from the hustle and bustle of daily life. It’s a bit of an adventure to reach the pub too.
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